- Visually engaging animated explainers that simplify ISO 27001 concepts, ISMS principles, and the CIA triad
- Short, structured micro-learning modules
- Interactive decision-making scenarios
- Regulatory and compliance-aligned examples mapped to ISO 27001 and ISMS expectations
- Embedded knowledge checks and security quizzes
- Comprehensive final assessment with certification
Learning Objectives
By the end of ISO 27001 Staff Awareness e-learning Training, learners should be able to:
- Recognize the need for ISO 27001
- Appreciate the advantages of adhering to ISO 27001
- Identify the basic framework of ISO 27001
- Apply best Infosec practices while at work
Why ISO 27001 Staff Awareness eLearning Training?
Establishes organisation-wide awareness required for effective ISO 27001 implementation
The ISO 27001 Staff Awareness e-learning Training makes it clear that ISO 27001 is not limited to IT controls alone. More than half of successful ISMS implementation depends on non-IT employees. This training ensures employees across all functions understand their responsibilities in protecting information assets and supporting the ISMS framework.
Reinforces the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of information
Through structured explanations and interactive activities, the training ensures employees understand how everyday actions impact confidentiality where information is accessed only by authorised persons and entities, data integrity that reduces the risk of tampering of data, and availability making sure information is accessible and usable whenever authorised persons need it.
Strengthens incident identification and reporting mechanisms
The training defines what constitutes an information security incident and emphasizes timely reporting to management or IT. This enables faster containment and remediation, reducing the operational and financial impact of malware, data leaks, unauthorized access, or system failures.
Builds a defensible audit and certification posture
The training stresses the importance of documentation and audits under ISMS. Training completion records and assessments provide employers with auditable evidence of employee awareness and due diligence - critical during ISO 27001 audits, customer security reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
Promotes consistent secure behaviour across office, remote work, and travel
The training extends beyond the workplace, addressing risks related to public Wi-Fi, mobile devices, passwords, removable media, and travel. This is essential for employers managing hybrid and mobile workforces where data exposure risks are heightened.
Mitigates significant financial and reputational risks from information security breaches
The training highlights that information security lapses can result in severe monetary losses and reputational damage. By educating employees on secure handling of business data, personal information, client records, and financial information, the course directly reduces the risk of high-impact breaches caused by avoidable human error.
Laws & Regulations Addressed in ISO 27001 Staff Awareness eLearning Training
| Legislation / Concept | Relevance in the Course |
|---|---|
| ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System (ISMS) | The ISO 27001 Staff Awareness course is directly aligned with the requirements of ISO 27001, which mandates orgs to implement an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) supported by employee awareness and responsible behaviour. The course explains the purpose of ISO 27001, the value of organisational information, and the need to protect data through the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad. |
ISO 27001 Staff Awareness eLearning Course's Screenshots
ISO 27001 Staff Awareness eLearning Course Structure
Learning elements
Format & accessibility
Fully responsive interface across desktop, tablet, and mobile-compatible, complete with a learner dashboard, progress tracking, automated reminder prompts, and seamless integration with your existing LMS or HR systems.
Certificate
On successful completion and passing the assessment, learners can generate a completion certificate as proof of training (configurable per org).
Target Audience
The ISO 27001 Staff Awareness eLearning Training is tailored for:
- All employees across functions, including non-IT teams, whose day-to-day actions impact information security and ISMS effectiveness
- Managers and team leads responsible for enforcing information security policies and ensuring compliant employee behaviour
- Employees handling sensitive information
- Remote, hybrid, and travelling employees
- New joiners and contractors requiring baseline awareness of ISO 27001 principles, controls, and organisational security expectations
Case Studies: Real Consequences of Non-Compliance
Under GDPR, ISO 27001, and similar frameworks, failure to train staff is treated as failure to implement “appropriate organisational measures”. While regulators may not fine companies for “not running ISO 27001 training” directly, penalties are consistently imposed for failures that ISO 27001 awareness training is specifically designed to prevent.
Following are real-world cases where orgs faced severe financial, regulatory, and reputational consequences:
- British Airways (UK, 2018)
Penalty: £20 million GDPR fine (originally proposed £183 million)
What went wrong: Poor security controls allowed attackers to harvest customer data via a website compromise.
Regulatory finding: Inadequate organisational and technical measures, including insufficient staff awareness of security risks.
ISO 27001 relevance: Failure to embed ISMS principles, access control awareness, and incident detection.
- Equifax (USA, 2017)
Penalty: Up to $700 million in settlements
What went wrong: Known vulnerability not patched; breach went undetected for weeks.
Regulatory finding: Poor security governance, lack of accountability, and weak awareness of security responsibilities.
ISO 27001 relevance: Failure in ISMS monitoring, incident management, and staff accountability.
Course Outline
What is ISO 27001?
Information is valuable
Aim of ISO 27001
Benefits of implementing ISO 27001
You and ISO 27001
Information Security and CIA
ISO 27001 and ISMS
You and ISMS
ISO 27001 and Risks Control
ISO 27001 in our Org
Reporting Information Security Incidents
Total Duration: 30 Mins
FAQs
ISO 27001 is an international standard for establishing and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to protect organisational data, systems, and information assets.
Most information security incidents are caused by human error. ISO 27001 requires employee awareness to ensure staff understand their role in protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
All employees, including non-IT staff, managers, contractors, and remote or travelling workers who handle or access organisational information.
While the standard does not mandate a specific course, ISO 27001 requires orgs to demonstrate employee awareness and competence, making structured training a core compliance expectation.
The course explains ISO 27001 principles, ISMS responsibilities, CIA triad, best practices, and incident reporting, helping orgs meet audit and certification requirements.
Yes. The course uses real-world scenarios and activities to help employees apply ISO 27001 principles in day-to-day work situations.
By improving awareness of risks such as unauthorised access, data leakage, malware, and unsafe behaviours, the course reduces preventable security breaches.
Yes. Employees must complete an assessment to demonstrate understanding of ISO 27001 and information security best practices.
Yes. A certificate is issued upon successful completion, providing documented evidence of employee awareness and training for audits and compliance reviews.
The delivery is fully flexible. If you have an in-house LMS, we can provide the course as a SCORM-compliant package. If not, we offer a seamless SaaS-based hosting option for easy access and deployment.
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